Alert: Searches carried out as gardai seek help in locating missing pensioner
John McSweeney was last seen on Saturday afternoon
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 73-year-old John McSweeney, who is missing from his home in County Limerick.
John McSweeney from Athea - close to the Limerick/Kerry border is described as being approximately 5' 7" in height, slim build, bald and has a missing front tooth.
When last seen on Saturday afternoon Mr McSweeney was wearing a black coat, a black peaked cap and wellington boots.
Gardai, aided by the Coastguard helicopter, Abbeyfeale District Search and Rescue and Search and Rescue Dog Association, searched forestry in the Athea area this Sunday.
The search is due to recommence on Monday morning.
Anyone with any information on Mr McSweeney's whereabouts is asked to contact Newcastle West garda station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.